Friedrich "Fritz" Riess or Rieß (11 July 1922 – 15 May 1991)) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, the 1952 German Grand Prix on 3 August 1952, then run to Formula Two rules. He finished seventh, scoring no championship points as only the first five finishers scored points at that time.
Riess also won the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans for Mercedes-Benz, sharing the 300SL (W194) drive with former champion Hermann Lang. In the 1956 Mille Miglia, he finished tenth with a private Gullwing (W198).
Racing record Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1952 Fritz Riess Veritas RS Veritas Straight-6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps 1952 Daimler-Benz A.G. Hermann Lang Mercedes-Benz W194S3.0277 1st 1st 1953 SpA Alfa Romeo Karl Kling Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CMS5.0133DNF(Transmission)
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